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Forest Road Restoration

Forest Road Restoration, G.B. Equipments
Forest Road Restoration, G.B. Equipments

From stone crushing to surface levelling, various restoration tasks are performed on forest roads to ensure their durability and stability. Stone crushers and asphalt planers are among the tools used for repairing and restoring forest roadways. These attachments can be mounted on various machines, including tractors and compact loaders.

Ensuring Stability and Safety of Forest Roads

Forest road restoration involves repairing, rebuilding, or improving pathways in forests and wooded areas. These roads often endure harsh conditions that accelerate degradation. Torrential rains or adjacent watercourses can cause erosion, washing away sections of the road and creating gullies and hazards.

Weather conditions like repeated freezing and thawing can lead to cracks and surface deformation, compromising road stability. Uncontrolled vegetation may deform road surfaces or obstruct access, while heavy vehicle traffic from forestry operations compresses soil and wears down surfaces. Restoration work is essential to reestablish stability and safety on deteriorated forest roads.

Forest Road Restoration, G.B. Equipments

Restoration Tasks for Forest Roads

When a forest road shows visible signs of wear, such as cracks, depressions, ruts, or other deformations, restoration is necessary. Tasks may include levelling the ground, stabilizing materials, correcting slopes, removing damaged layers, or widening the roadway.

Forest Road Restoration, G.B. Equipments
Forest Road Restoration, G.B. Equipments

Contractors can enhance work speed and ensure optimal results by selecting high-performance tools designed specifically for forest road restoration. For instance, asphalt recyclers (or multi-function tools for tractors) can feature water systems that cool rotor tools while ensuring the proper moisture level for the surface being treated. This reduces tool wear, enhances long-term efficiency, and allows for simultaneous grinding and humidifying, optimizing restoration operations.

Equipment Used for Forest Road Restoration

Stone crushers, asphalt recyclers (or multi-function tools for tractors), and asphalt planers are commonly used to repair and restore forest roads. Stone crushers reduce rocks and gravel into small fragments on unpaved forest roads, while asphalt planers level road surfaces or remove damaged layers for replacement.

This equipment can be mounted on various vehicles, including tractors, compact loaders, and excavators. The choice of vehicle often depends on site characteristics and tasks. Tractors are ideal for soil levelling, while compact loaders are better suited for confined spaces due to their manoeuvrability. Regardless of the vehicle, high-performance equipment adapted to the task is available.

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Stone Crushers for Forest Road Restoration

The STC stone crusher is designed for tractors ranging from 80 to 220 HP. It offers a maximum working depth of 20 cm and can crush stones up to 30 cm in diameter. It features hardened steel counter blades, height-adjustable penetration skids, and an optional levelling blade.

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Asphalt Recyclers for Forest Road Restoration

The MTL asphalt recycler is a multi-function tool for tractors with 140 to 240 HP. It can grind asphalt and stabilize soil to a maximum depth of 28 cm. Its variable geometry grinding chamber ensures optimal results at any working depth.

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Asphalt Crushers (Multi-function Tools for Tractors) for Forest Road Restoration

The MTM asphalt crusher is a multifunctional attachment for tractors with 240 to 360 HP. With a working depth of 40 cm, it stabilizes soil, grinds asphalt, and crushes stones. An optional water spray system regulates tool temperature and humidifies treated soil.

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Asphalt Planers for Forest Road Restoration

The RPL/EX asphalt planer is a milling attachment for excavators designed for road surface preparation before applying a new asphalt layer. With a working depth of 13.5 cm, its levelling system ensures precise alignment during operations.

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Tree Shears for Forest Road Restoration

The TS/SSL tree shear facilitates clearing trees along forest roads or those obstructing restoration operations. Mounted on compact loaders, this tool allows access to restricted or hard-to-reach areas for efficient tree felling.

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Versatile Equipment for Roadwork

Restoring forest roads is essential for ensuring the stability and safety of these pathways. Stone crushers, asphalt recyclers, and asphalt planers enable efficient roadwork while delivering optimal results. These versatile tools adapt easily to various work conditions. Their use extends beyond forest roads to other roadwork applications, including asphalt road repair, gravel road restoration, and roadway stabilization projects.

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